How far is Fallcrest, NC from Cherryville, NC?
The driving distance from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallcrest and Cherryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest and Cherryville.
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Start on Woodleaf Drive
694 ft · 36 sec · Woodleaf Drive
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Turn left onto Chapel Grove Road
799 ft · 21 sec · Chapel Grove Road
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Turn left onto Camp Rotary Road
2 mi · 4 min · Camp Rotary Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparrow Springs Road
2081 ft · 41 sec · Sparrow Springs Road
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Turn left onto Kings Mountain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kings Mountain Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 216 North: Cherryville
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Piedmont Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Piedmont Avenue
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Continue on County Line Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
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Turn straight onto Tryon Courthouse Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Continue on South Mountain Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mountain Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallcrest and Cherryville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Line Road
Continue on County Line Road
5.44 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallcrest to Cherryville?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kings Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Fallcrest and 10.1 miles from Cherryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Mountain.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallcrest and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.56 km).
#1 Fallcrest
Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2179100, -81.2461900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherryville
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 35.3787400, -81.3789700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-81.379127, 35.379077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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